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What does it mean to “feel the spirit?” To some, it may be in the form of physical sensations and emotions—perhaps, a sense of warmth, the presence of peace, tingling reminiscent of small jolts of electricity, or a state of euphoria. But, beyond theReligion And The Brain: What Happens When Mormons “Feel The Spirit?” What does it mean to “feel the spirit?” To some, it may be in the form of physical sensations and emotions—perhaps, a sense of warmth, the presence of peace, tingling reminiscent of small jolts of electricity, or a state of euphoria. But, beyond the feelings, what is actually happening inside the body? A team of scientists wanted to know more, so they peered into the body’s “control center”—the brain.rledbetter@aggiemail.usu.edu (Rhesa Ledbetter)79905 as http://upr.orgThu, 08 Dec 2016 05:30:35 +0000Rhesa Ledbetter327http://upr.org/post/utah-carbon-tax-plan-be-introduced-state-legislature
With less than 50 days until the Utah State Legislature opens, Democratic state Rep. Joel Briscoe is preparing to unveil a plan that would introduce a state carbon tax. A final version of the proposal has not been officially released as some of theUtah Carbon Tax Plan To Be Introduced To State Legislature With less than 50 days until the Utah State Legislature opens, Democratic state Rep. Joel Briscoe is preparing to unveil a plan that would introduce a state carbon tax. A final version of the proposal has not been officially released as some of the details are still being worked out. Briscoe, who is a co-founder of the legislature’s Clean Air Caucus, said that, given the eventual rise in energy costs, it will be important to ensure that low-income Utahns won’t be burdened.evanhall62@gmail.com (Evan Hall)80094 as http://upr.orgWed, 07 Dec 2016 23:53:15 +0000Evan Hall86http://upr.org/post/crowdfunding-welcome-resource-researchers
Crowdfunding is a term you have probably heard recently. The idea is to solicit a large number of small to medium donations in order to fund some kind of project or product development, and there are many online platforms that allow their users to doCrowdfunding: A Welcome Resource For Researchers Crowdfunding is a term you have probably heard recently. The idea is to solicit a large number of small to medium donations in order to fund some kind of project or product development, and there are many online platforms that allow their users to do just that. While It’s not difficult to find crowdfunding proposals online ranging from heartwarming to ridiculous, some scientists are now looking to crowdfunding as a way to finance their research. kinkadan@gmail.com (Daniel Kinka)80079 as http://upr.orgWed, 07 Dec 2016 21:45:54 +0000Daniel Kinka107http://upr.org/post/diversity-comic-book-universe-debra-jenson
Superhero stories have been called the myths of our day, helping us understand who we are and what unites us. Since Superman first leapt tall buildings with a single bound, the vast majority of the characters have been white, straight, men. Movies andDiversity in the Comic Book Universe with Debra Jenson Superhero stories have been called the myths of our day, helping us understand who we are and what unites us. Since Superman first leapt tall buildings with a single bound, the vast majority of the characters have been white, straight, men. Movies and television have consistently held to this standard, giving us Han Solo and Luke Skywalker to root for as they rescue Leia. However, in recent years we have seen new faces in popular franchises and behind the masks of our heroes, creating a more diverse universe. In her recent TEDxUSU talk, “The Comic Universe Belongs to Everyone,” USU Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication Debra Jenson explains why these new faces matter and why it’s important when a hero looks just like you. Debra Jenson studies communication and social justice groups, including the representation of marginalized groups in popular culture. Her work has previously focused on narratives around religious feminism and the American environmental movement. She istom.williams@usu.edu (Tom Williams)80066 as http://upr.orgWed, 07 Dec 2016 16:31:12 +0000Tom Williams3241http://upr.org/post/objectified-overcoming-pornography-addiction
Pornography is defined as printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity that is intended to stimulate erotic rather than emotional feelings. When pornography is introduced into an intimateObjectified: Overcoming A Pornography Addiction Pornography is defined as printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity that is intended to stimulate erotic rather than emotional feelings. When pornography is introduced into an intimate relationship without mutual consent, it can actually become very emotional in a deeply damaging way. Carol White understands the negative impacts of pornography addiction firsthand. 1331dani@gmail.com (Dani Hayes)80045 as http://upr.orgTue, 06 Dec 2016 23:35:43 +0000Jennifer S. Christensen481http://upr.org/post/utah-state-treasurer-provides-county-list-unclaimed-funds
For the first time in Utah history, the state treasurer is listing the amount of unclaimed funds available to residents in each county. Utah State Treasurer David Damschen says as many as 780,000 individuals and organizations have property being held byUtah State Treasurer Provides County List Of Unclaimed FundsFor the first time in Utah history, the state treasurer is listing the amount of unclaimed funds available to residents in each county. Utah State Treasurer David Damschen says as many as 780,000 individuals and organizations have property being held by the state. He and his colleagues would like to return the unclaimed property. kerry.bringhurst@usu.edu (Kerry Bringhurst)80046 as http://upr.orgTue, 06 Dec 2016 19:36:58 +0000Kerry Bringhurst107http://upr.org/post/discussing-conflict-clair-canfield-tuesdays-access-utah
Initially inspired by his own struggles with conflict, consultant and USU lecturer Clair Canfield is committed to changing the way people think and feel about conflict. He says, “Conflict holds up a mirror to our deepest needs and most cherished hopesDiscussing Conflict With Clair Canfield On Tuesday's Access Utah Initially inspired by his own struggles with conflict, consultant and USU lecturer Clair Canfield is committed to changing the way people think and feel about conflict. He says, “Conflict holds up a mirror to our deepest needs and most cherished hopes and it is the doorway of opportunity for creating the change we want in our lives,” and “It is common to feel trapped and stuck when we experience conflict, but there is a way out!” His recent TEDxUSU talk is titled “The Beauty of Conflict.” Clair Canfield is a consultant and lecturer in the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies at Utah State University with degrees in Communication Studies and a graduate certification in alternative dispute resolution. tom.williams@usu.edu (Tom Williams)80041 as http://upr.orgTue, 06 Dec 2016 16:16:58 +0000Tom Williams3240http://upr.org/post/where-are-accident-spots-when-storm-comes-through-utah-asks-one-researcher
What happens in Salt Lake County when a big winter storm comes through? That’s the basic question Richard Medina, assistant geography professor at the University of Utah, is asking. Where Are The Accident Spots When A Storm Comes Through Utah? Asks One ResearcherWhat happens in Salt Lake County when a big winter storm comes through? That’s the basic question Richard Medina, assistant geography professor at the University of Utah, is asking. aimeecobabe@gmail.com (Aimee Cobabe)80013 as http://upr.orgMon, 05 Dec 2016 22:30:15 +0000Aimee Cobabe120http://upr.org/post/dont-bust-crust-restoring-disturbed-soil-crusts
In the deserts of the southwest you can often see signs with slogans on them. “Don’t bust the crust,” they say, or “It’s alive.” These signs are referring to biological soil crusts, complicated communities that cover the very top layer of soil in dry"Don't Bust The Crust" - Restoring Disturbed Soil Crusts In the deserts of the southwest you can often see signs with slogans on them. “Don’t bust the crust,” they say, or “It’s alive.” These signs are referring to biological soil crusts, complicated communities that cover the very top layer of soil in dry places around the world. geoff.smith@usu.edu (Geoff Smith)79910 as http://upr.orgMon, 05 Dec 2016 20:23:46 +0000Geoff Smith90http://upr.org/post/environmental-writer-emma-marris-mondays-access-utah
The publishers of Emma Marris’ book “Rambunctious Garden” say that “a paradigm shift is roiling the environmental world. For decades people have unquestioningly accepted the idea that our goal is to preserve nature in its pristine, pre-human state. ButEnvironmental Writer Emma Marris On Monday's Access Utah The publishers of Emma Marris’ book “Rambunctious Garden” say that “a paradigm shift is roiling the environmental world. For decades people have unquestioningly accepted the idea that our goal is to preserve nature in its pristine, pre-human state. But many scientists have come to see this as an outdated dream that thwarts bold new plans to save the environment and prevents us from having a fuller relationship with nature. Humans have changed the landscapes they inhabit since prehistory, and climate change means even the remotest places now bear the fingerprints of humanity. Emma Marris argues...that it is time to look forward and create the ‘rambunctious garden,’ a hybrid of wild nature and human management.” Emma Marris is based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She writes about nature, people, food, language, books and film. She says her goal is to find and tell stories that help us understand the past; take meaningful action in the present; and move towards a greener, wilder, happier andtom.williams@usu.edu (Tom Williams)80007 as http://upr.orgMon, 05 Dec 2016 17:50:34 +0000Tom Williams3240http://upr.org/post/making-sense-white-house-transitions
President-elect Donald Trump will have to fill 4,000 federal positions. The process can take up to a year. Planning the transition into the White House begins in May or June of an election year. With around 1,000 appointments requiring the approval ofMaking Sense Of White House Transitions President-elect Donald Trump will have to fill 4,000 federal positions. The process can take up to a year. Planning the transition into the White House begins in May or June of an election year. With around 1,000 appointments requiring the approval of the Senate, the Trump White House might not be complete for weeks after Inauguration. evanhall62@gmail.com (Evan Hall)79920 as http://upr.orgFri, 02 Dec 2016 22:40:27 +0000Evan Hall114http://upr.org/post/people-and-bears-hunting-coexistence
Humans have a complicated relationship with large carnivores. We enjoy viewing these charismatic species in nature, but not in our trash bins. But recreational hunting may help foster coexistence between humans and large animals where our habitatsPeople and Bears, Hunting For Coexistence Humans have a complicated relationship with large carnivores. We enjoy viewing these charismatic species in nature, but not in our trash bins. But recreational hunting may help foster coexistence between humans and large animals where our habitats increasingly overlap. kinkadan@gmail.com (Daniel Kinka)79884 as http://upr.orgFri, 02 Dec 2016 17:43:35 +0000Daniel Kinka154http://upr.org/post/working-group-start-looking-mental-health-higher-education
Three months after the Utah State University Student Association declared a “mental health crisis” at the university, Utah’s higher education governing board announced the formation of a working group on student mental health. Working Group To Start Looking At Mental Health In Higher Education Three months after the Utah State University Student Association declared a “mental health crisis” at the university, Utah’s higher education governing board announced the formation of a working group on student mental health. aimeecobabe@gmail.com (Aimee Cobabe)79860 as http://upr.orgThu, 01 Dec 2016 22:45:57 +0000Aimee Cobabe75http://upr.org/post/using-storytelling-bring-minorities-stem-field
Nalini Nadkarni is a professor of Biology at the University of Utah and project coordinator of one of the National Science Foundation’s programs. One of her project ideas include the use of storytelling and theater to work with juvenile and adult inmatesUsing Storytelling To Bring Minorities To The STEM FieldNalini Nadkarni is a professor of Biology at the University of Utah and project coordinator of one of the National Science Foundation’s programs. One of her project ideas include the use of storytelling and theater to work with juvenile and adult inmates as a way of teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: alyssathecrazymonkey@gmail.com (Alyssa Robinson)79834 as http://upr.orgThu, 01 Dec 2016 21:22:29 +0000Alyssa Robinson201http://upr.org/post/usu-program-reminds-campus-emergency-services-following-ohio-state-stabbings
During the attack at Ohio State University a student plowed his car into a group of pedestrians on campus and then got out and began stabbing people with a butcher knife before he was shot to death by a campus police officer. Eleven people were hurt. USU Program Reminds Of Campus Emergency Services Following Ohio State StabbingsDuring the attack at Ohio State University a student plowed his car into a group of pedestrians on campus and then got out and began stabbing people with a butcher knife before he was shot to death by a campus police officer. Eleven people were hurt. kerry.bringhurst@usu.edu (Kerry Bringhurst)79876 as http://upr.orgThu, 01 Dec 2016 21:13:28 +0000Kerry Bringhurst85http://upr.org/post/revisiting-our-conversation-cory-doctorow-thursdays-access-utah
Science fiction novelist, blogger and technology activist Cory Doctorow joins us for Thursday’s AU. In a recent column, Doctorow says that “all the data collected in giant databases today will breach someday, and when it does, it will ruin peoples’ livesRevisiting Our Conversation With Cory Doctorow On Thursday's Access Utah Science fiction novelist, blogger and technology activist Cory Doctorow joins us for Thursday’s AU. In a recent column, Doctorow says that “all the data collected in giant databases today will breach someday, and when it does, it will ruin peoples’ lives. They will have their houses stolen from under them by identity thieves who forge their deeds (this is already happening); they will end up with criminal records because identity thieves will use their personal information to commit crimes (this is already happening); … they will have their devices compromised using passwords and personal data that leaked from old accounts, and the hackers will spy on them through their baby monitors, cars, set-top boxes, and medical implants (this is already happening)...” We’ll talk with Cory Doctorow about technology, privacy, and intellectual property. Cory Doctorow is the co-editor of popular weblog Boing Boing and a contributor to The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Wired, and many other newspapersaimeecobabe@gmail.com (Aimee Cobabe)79862 as http://upr.orgThu, 01 Dec 2016 17:46:15 +0000Aimee Cobabe94http://upr.org/post/toddler-obesity-significantly-drops-utah
Nearly one in four toddlers are overweight or have obesity, but lately those numbers have dropped. A recent study shows 2-to-4-year-old kids have significantly lower obesity rates than in 2010. In Utah, obesity rates among toddlers dropped from 12.5Toddler Obesity Significantly Drops In Utah Nearly one in four toddlers are overweight or have obesity, but lately those numbers have dropped. A recent study shows 2-to-4-year-old kids have significantly lower obesity rates than in 2010. In Utah, obesity rates among toddlers dropped from 12.5 percent to 8.2 percent. a.r.stilson@gmail.com (Ashley Stilson)79841 as http://upr.orgThu, 01 Dec 2016 00:53:30 +0000Ashley Stilson116http://upr.org/post/ponzi-schemes-continue-lure-social-media-users
The Utah Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that it has received reports about an online gifting scam that is tricking people into paying into a PayPal account. The scheme, going by the name of Blessing Loom, asks unsuspecting social media usersPonzi Schemes Continue To Lure Social Media Users The Utah Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that it has received reports about an online gifting scam that is tricking people into paying into a PayPal account. The scheme, going by the name of Blessing Loom, asks unsuspecting social media users to contribute money and then recruit two friends with the promise of receiving a large profit. evanhall62@gmail.com (Evan Hall)79842 as http://upr.orgThu, 01 Dec 2016 00:09:36 +0000Evan Hall108http://upr.org/post/what-are-you-reading-wednesdays-access-utah-book-show
UPR listeners are avid readers, so our periodic question to you isn’t if you’re reading, but what are you reading? We’re also asking if you have anything special you read for the holidays, and do you have suggestions for books to give as gifts? InWhat Are You Reading? Wednesday's Access Utah Book Show UPR listeners are avid readers, so our periodic question to you isn’t if you’re reading, but what are you reading? We’re also asking if you have anything special you read for the holidays, and do you have suggestions for books to give as gifts? In addition to you, we’ll be talking with Anne Holman from The King’s English Bookshop in Salt Lake City, Andy Nettell from Back of Beyond Books in Moab and Catherine Weller of Weller Book Works in Salt Lake City. Tom’s list: The Proud Tower: A Portrait of the World Before the War, 1890-1914 by Barbara Tuchman The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century by Barbara Tuchman Persuasion by Jane Austen The King James Bible: A Short History from Tyndale to Today by David Norton Eternity is Now by John H. Groberg (LDS title) The Inimitable Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance Weller Book Works - Catherine Weller’s Book List Adult Absolutely on Music:tom.williams@usu.edu (Tom Williams)79815 as http://upr.orgWed, 30 Nov 2016 17:42:55 +0000Tom Williams4089http://upr.org/post/utah-ranked-most-giving-state-2016
Americans are among the most generous people in the world, according to a recent international study. The United States ranked second out of 140 countries surveyed annually by the Charities Aid Foundation 2016 World Giving Index. Utah Ranked The Most Giving State In 2016 Americans are among the most generous people in the world, according to a recent international study. The United States ranked second out of 140 countries surveyed annually by the Charities Aid Foundation 2016 World Giving Index. a.r.stilson@gmail.com (Ashley Stilson)79794 as http://upr.orgWed, 30 Nov 2016 01:12:07 +0000Ashley Stilson144